The “meet and greet” will give people the opportunity for Scott to answers questions about schools, the Jasper County port and more. The event is open to the public and will be held at City Hall, 205 Main Street.

City Council approves budget

Hardeeville City Council passed the 2013-14 fiscal year budget of $7,000,598 on June 20. The council agreed to lower millage rate by five mills as well as lowering the business license fees.

The new fiscal year begins Monday.

Bluffton Farmers Market closes for holiday

The Bluffton Farmers Market will be closed Thursday for Independence Day, but will resume to its regular schedule July 11 from 2-7 p.m.

Sauls named ‘Agent of the Year’

Marty Sauls was recently named the 2013 Farm Bureau Insurance “Agent of the Year” for sales district two and “State Agent of the Year Runner-up” at the company’s annual Sales Conference and Awards Program in Columbia.

He currently serves as the president of the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce, Jasper County Council member, board member of the Savannah River Maritime Commission overseeing the Jasper Ocean Terminal, executive board member of the Southern Carolina Alliance.

Youth football registration Tuesday

The Hardeeville Canes Youth Football program will have registration for both football players and cheerleaders from 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Hardeeville-Ridgeland Middle School football field.

Participants must be between the ages 5-19. There is a limit of five acts per age group, minimum of three participants in each age group with a five-minute max of each act. Prizes will be given to one act in each age group. Participants must pre-register by July 19 by calling Raven Favor at 784-2231.

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina summer performances

• “Chicago” will be performed at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina through July 28.

The Tony award-winning musical smash hit “Chicago” is one of Broadway’s most popular and thrilling musicals of all time! This tale of greed, murder, corruption and show biz. Tickets are $44 for adults and $31 for children under 15. Tuesday-Saturdays the show begins at 8 p.m. There are 2 p.m. Sunday matinees on June 23, July 7 and 21. Shows start at 7 p.m. on June 30, July 7 and 28.

Call 842-ARTS or go to tickets.artshhi.com for more information about purchasing tickets. The arts center is located at 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head.

• Bee Gees Tribute Band “Stayin’ Alive” will perform Aug. 7-9 at 8 p.m. “Stayin’ Alive” is the quintessential tribute band to the Bee Gees, capturing the excitement of live performance. They offer the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees play list, singing blockbusters such as “Night Fever,” “Jive Talkin,’” “How Deep is Your Love” and “Stayin’ Alive.” Tickets are $43 for adults and $33 for children ages under $15.

The show will take place at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. For more information, call 842-ARTS or go to www.artshhi.com.

• Masters of Motown will be performed Aug.29-30 at 8 p.m. Some of the most iconic names in the history of popular music were discovered in the early 1960s in Detroit, better know simply as “Motown.” The show is a celebration of these artists, their music and style. Hits from the Temptations, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Four Top and more will be performed. Tickets are $44 and may be purchased online or at the box office.

For more information, call 842-ARTS or go to www.artshhi.com.

YMCA summer camps

Jasper County School District and Royal Live Oaks Academy, the YMCA summer camp program provides youth with a variety of fun and exciting activities from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Aug. 1. The camp will not meet on Fridays. Nature activities, gym games, crafts, camp songs and skits, and weekly swimming. Campers will also participate in educational activities in literacy and mathematics to prevent summer learning loss.

Breakfast and lunch is included, please pack a snack.

The camps are located at the Hardeeville school campus and Ridgeland school campus. Camp is for children entering kindergarten through sixth-grade.

The cost is $20 per week or $10 for siblings per week.

To register, drop off the registration form to the front office of the child’s school. Limited spots available. The camp will be closed the week of July 1.

Palmetto Bluff concert series

Palmetto Bluff will host monthly music concerts July 23 and Aug. 27.

Palmetto Bluff’s waterfront Village Green will again be the concert venue. Cranford & Sons, Earl Williams Band and Shrimp City Slim will provide the music.

Admission for each event will be $25 per vehicle at the Palmetto Bluff gate, which will open at 5 p.m. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the concerts. Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. There are no advance ticket sales.

For more information, go to www.palmettobluff.com or call the main number at 757-3333.

FUSION summer camp

Hardeeville Parks and Recreation Department, along with Operation City Transformation of Abundant Life Academy, will bring FUSION summer camp to the community through July 25.

The summer camp offers six weeks of educational fun and new experiences for ages 5-12. Camp starts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The price of camp is $150 per child and $100 for siblings. Space is limited.

For more information or to register, contact Raven Favor at 784-2231 or rfavor@cityofhardeeville.com.

Neighborhood watch meeting

The Levy Limehouse Bellinger Hill neighborhood watch meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at the Levy Community Center on Mitchell Court in Levy.

The Jasper County sheriff attends each meeting and shares information about the area. There is a brief question-and-answer period.

Safety tips and fundraising ideas also are discussed as the group works to help those in need to ensure their homes are safely lit and protected.

All residents of Levy, including Toomerville, are invited. Contact Kathy Thomas at 368-0381 for more information.

Lions Club meeting

The Hardeeville Lions Club will have its meeting on the third Thursday of the month.

The meeting will be at noon at Cripple Crab in Hardeeville.

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